Status:
valid
Authors:
Regel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 12: 16 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631643
Common Names
- Riumin's Cycad
- Riumin Cycad
- Cycas Riuminiana
Synonyms
- Cycas truncata de Laub. [unknown]
- Cycas circinalis apertorum J.Schust. [unknown]
Description
Cycas riuminiana (also called Riumin's Cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the family Cycadaceae. It is native to China. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in limestone hills.
Uses & Benefits
Cycas riuminiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a hedge plant in some parts of the world.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cycas riuminiana is a yellowish-greenish color. The seed is a small, hard, brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cycas riuminiana is a palm-like plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in an area with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Cycas riuminiana
Cycas riuminiana is native to the Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It is found in dry deciduous forests, often in rocky habitats.
Cycas riuminiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cycas riuminiana?
Cycas riuminiana
What is the natural habitat of Cycas riuminiana?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
What is the growth habit of Cycas riuminiana?
It is an evergreen, palm-like shrub.
Species in the Cycas genus
Cycas annaikalensis,
Cycas indica,
Cycas aenigma,
Cycas lacrimans,
Cycas nitida,
Cycas saxatilis,
Cycas vespertilio,
Cycas aculeata,
Cycas angulata,
Cycas apoa,
Cycas arenicola,
Cycas armstrongii,
Cycas arnhemica,
Cycas badensis,
Cycas balansae,
Cycas basaltica,
Cycas beddomei,
Cycas bifida,
Cycas bougainvilleana,
Cycas brachycantha,
Cycas brunnea,
Cycas cairnsiana,
Cycas calcicola,
Cycas campestris,
Cycas canalis,
Cycas candida,
Cycas chamaoensis,
Cycas changjiangensis,
Cycas chevalieri,
Cycas circinalis,
Cycas clivicola,
Cycas collina,
Cycas condaoensis,
Cycas conferta,
Cycas couttsiana,
Cycas cupida,
Cycas curranii,
Cycas debaoensis,
Cycas desolata,
Cycas diannanensis,
Cycas dolichophylla,
Cycas edentata,
Cycas elephantipes,
Cycas elongata,
Cycas falcata,
Cycas ferruginea,
Cycas fugax,
Cycas furfuracea,
Cycas glauca,
Cycas guizhouensis,
Species in the Cycadaceae family
Cycas annaikalensis,
Cycas indica,
Cycas aenigma,
Cycas lacrimans,
Cycas nitida,
Cycas saxatilis,
Cycas vespertilio,
Cycas aculeata,
Cycas angulata,
Cycas apoa,
Cycas arenicola,
Cycas armstrongii,
Cycas arnhemica,
Cycas badensis,
Cycas balansae,
Cycas basaltica,
Cycas beddomei,
Cycas bifida,
Cycas bougainvilleana,
Cycas brachycantha,
Cycas brunnea,
Cycas cairnsiana,
Cycas calcicola,
Cycas campestris,
Cycas canalis,
Cycas candida,
Cycas chamaoensis,
Cycas changjiangensis,
Cycas chevalieri,
Cycas circinalis,
Cycas clivicola,
Cycas collina,
Cycas condaoensis,
Cycas conferta,
Cycas couttsiana,
Cycas cupida,
Cycas curranii,
Cycas debaoensis,
Cycas desolata,
Cycas diannanensis,
Cycas dolichophylla,
Cycas edentata,
Cycas elephantipes,
Cycas elongata,
Cycas falcata,
Cycas ferruginea,
Cycas fugax,
Cycas furfuracea,
Cycas glauca,
Cycas guizhouensis,